Free Fun

C’mon, Get Crafty!

There’s nothing like craft time with no clean up. Head to these spots throughout the metro area for free craft workshops. Creativity knows no bounds.

Home Depot Kids’ Workshop

Home Depot
First Saturday of each month.
Dec. 1, 9 a.m.-noon. All locations. homedepot.com
Learn tool safety, build a take-home craft, earn a certificate of achievement, and receive a free apron. For ages 5-12.

Build and Grow Clinics

Lowe’s
First and second Saturday of every month. Dec. 1 and 8, 10 a.m.
All locations. lowesbuildandgrow.com
Assemble a wooden project as well as receive a free apron, goggles and a merit patch. Be sure to pre-register. Recommended for kids in grades 1-5.

Turtle Tours

Heritage Sandy Springs
Second Saturday of the month. Dec. 8, 11 a.m.
6110 Bluestone Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-9111
Celebrate the season with museum mascots, Sandy and Spring, while learning history through stories, exhibits and crafts. Activities designed for ages 2-5.  

Lil’ Bean Heads Crafts

Bean Head Toys
First and third Wednesday of every month.
Dec. 5 and 19, 3-4 p.m.
220 Johnson Ferry Rd., Sandy Springs. 404-851-2980
Kids of all ages get to make a “crafty creation.” 

Crafts for Kids

Lakeshore Learning Store
Every Saturday of the month.
Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
4287 Roswell Rd., Marietta. 770-578-3100
Create winter-themed art projects all month long, from a snow-day sled to a New Year’s party mask. Best for ages 3-8.